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BMC Research Notes
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BMC Research Notes

1756-0500

Published by: Springer

https://bmcresnotes.biomedcentral.com/

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 1506 140 126 16

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 474
Documents by Best Scientists*: 400
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 15
SCIMAGO H-index: 101
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.435
Impact Factor: 1.7

Overview

Top Research Topics at BMC Research Notes?

The objective of the journal is to combine knowledge in the areas of Internal medicine, Genetics, Cross-sectional study, Pediatrics and Surgery. The research on Internal medicine featured in the journal combines topics in other fields like Gastroenterology, Diabetes mellitus, Endocrinology and Cardiology. Topics like Gene and Genome are tackled as part of the discussions on Genetics.

The Gene works, particularly on Gene expression are tackled in the journal. Topics in Cross-sectional study explored in the journal were investigated in conjunction with research in Family medicine and Environmental health.

  • Internal medicine (14.92%)
  • Genetics (8.35%)
  • Cross-sectional study (7.09%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • ACPYPE - AnteChamber PYthon Parser interfacE (1081 citations)
  • AdapterRemoval v2: rapid adapter trimming, identification, and read merging. (604 citations)
  • Meta-analyses and Forest plots using a microsoft excel spreadsheet: step-by-step guide focusing on descriptive data analysis (436 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at BMC Research Notes:

The journal articles mainly deal with areas of study such as Genetics, Internal medicine, Gene, Cross-sectional study and Microbiology. The works on Internal medicine tackled in the published articles bring together disciplines like Endocrinology and Immunology. The Cross-sectional study research presented in the published papers focuses mostly on Pediatrics and, on occasion, topics in Pregnancy.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Internal medicine
  • Disease
  • Gene

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The concepts of Internal medicine, Gene, Microbiology, Genome and Genetics are tackled in BMC Research Notes. The work on Internal medicine tackled in the journal brings together disciplines like Diabetes mellitus, Endocrinology, Polymorphism (computer science), Genotype and Gastroenterology. Studies on Microbiology discussed in it link to the field of Bacteria.

The majority of Genome studies in BMC Research Notes are focused on the subject of Whole genome sequencing.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Comparison of the effects of introducing the CRISPR/Cas9 system by microinjection and electroporation into porcine embryos at different stages. (6 citations)
  • Are caveolin-1 minor alleles more likely to be risk alleles in insulin resistance mechanisms in metabolic diseases? (5 citations)
  • Estimating the wave 1 and wave 2 infection fatality rates from SARS-CoV-2 in India. (4 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in BMC Research Notes (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Muhammad Muzzammil Edhi (19 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Ishag Adam (18 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Atif Ali Hashmi (18 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Wilmer Silva-Caso (17 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • Phillipo L Chalya (17 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in BMC Research Notes (based on the number of publications) are:

  • College of Health Sciences, Bahrain (274 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 10 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Gondar (186 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 5 less than at the previous edition,
  • Addis Ababa University (91 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Bahir Dar University (80 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Colombo (73 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 2.82% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 4.22% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 8.18% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 9.23% of all publications and 78.36% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Educational Pathways for Careers in BMC Research Notes Topics

The field of medical research is exciting and dynamic, covering a vast array of topics ranging from Genetics to Microbiology. BMC Research Notes, particularly, has a significant focus on Internal Medicine, a specialization that requires extensive education and training. For those aspiring to contribute in this journal in the future, enhancing one's expertise in related fields is crucial. How does one exactly embark on such a journey?

The first step towards a career in medical research is usually a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. This could be Biology, Biochemistry, or Molecular Biology, which would provide a strong foundation for later specialization. The next step may be a Master's degree, where one can begin to focus on specific areas of interest.

In Pennsylvania, several institutions offer relevant courses for those interested in genetics, cross-sectional study and other related branches of medicine. For instance, some of the best nurse practitioner programs in Pennsylvania train students in advanced aspects of medicine and medical research. These include learning about the latest research methodologies, understanding genetic components of diseases, and gaining experience in conducting cross-sectional studies.

Furthermore, a Doctorate degree in fields like Internal Medicine, Genetics, or Epidemiology is often necessary for individuals aiming to lead research initiatives or publish in recognized medical research journals like BMC Research Notes.

Starting a career in medical research involves an extensive educational pathway, but one that is ultimately rewarding, providing an opportunity to contribute to the body of scientific knowledge and potentially influence the course of medical care and treatments in the future.

Top Publications

  • Prevalence and associated factors of internet gaming disorder among secondary school students in rural community, Thailand: a cross-sectional study

    (2020)
    55 Citations
  • E-test versus agar dilution for antibiotic susceptibility testing of Helicobacter pylori: a comparison study.

    Muhammad Miftahussurur;Kartika Afrida Fauzia;Kartika Afrida Fauzia;Iswan Abbas Nusi;Poernomo Boedi Setiawan

    (2020)
    41 Citations
  • Prevalence of self-harm among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender adolescents: a comparison of personal and social adversity with a heterosexual sample in Ghana.

    Emmanuel N.-B. Quarshie;Mitch G. Waterman;Allan O. House

    (2020)
    35 Citations
  • Promoting trust in research and researchers: How open science and research integrity are intertwined

    (2022)
    31 Citations
  • Stability of neuropsychological test performance in older adults serving as normative controls for a study on postoperative cognitive dysfunction.

    Insa Feinkohl;Friedrich Borchers;Sarah Burkhardt;Henning Krampe

    (2020)
    28 Citations
  • Expression of the miR-200 family in tumor tissue, plasma and urine of epithelial ovarian cancer patients in comparison to benign counterparts.

    Kalle Savolainen;Mauro Scaravilli;Mauro Scaravilli;Antti Ilvesmäki;Synnöve Staff

    (2020)
    27 Citations
  • Increasing ventilator surge capacity in COVID 19 pandemic: design, manufacture and in vitro-in vivo testing in anaesthetized healthy pigs of a rapid prototyped mechanical ventilator

    Jayesh Dhanani;Jayesh Dhanani;George Pang;George Pang;Jason Pincus;Jason Pincus;Benjamin Ahern

    (2020)
    26 Citations
  • Prone positioning improves oxygenation and lung recruitment in patients with SARS-CoV-2 acute respiratory distress syndrome; a single centre cohort study of 20 consecutive patients.

    Jennifer Clarke;Jennifer Clarke;Pierce Geoghegan;Pierce Geoghegan;Natalie McEvoy;Natalie McEvoy;Maria Boylan

    (2021)
    26 Citations
  • The reproducibility debate is an opportunity, not a crisis

    (2022)
    26 Citations
  • Convalescence plasma treatment of COVID-19: results from a prematurely terminated randomized controlled open-label study in Southern Sweden

    (2021)
    25 Citations

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